Christine Gregoire
Christine Gregoire
Christine O'Grady Gregoireis an American politician who served as the 22nd Governor of the state of Washington from 2005 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Gregoire defeated Republican candidate Dino Rossi in 2004 and again in 2008. She is the second female governor of Washington. She was the National Governors Association chairwoman for the 2010–11 term. After she left the governorship, some sources reported that she was being considered for a position in Barack Obama's cabinet in his...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth24 March 1947
CountryUnited States of America
There is just no reason why the richest nation in the world can't provide health care to all its people.
Education can lift individuals out of poverty and into rewarding careers.
It is up to us to live up to the legacy that was left for us, and to leave a legacy that is worthy of our children and of future generations.
Parents who have fought fiercely for the rights of their much-loved Gay and Lesbian children should not have to worry that their children will be treated differently. As a mother, I can tell you that there is no prouder moment than watching your children grow up, fall in love, and commit to that love in front of their families and friends. I want that same joy for every parent and every child.
We may disagree on some things, but we can do so without being disagreeable.
One of the most powerful tools for empowering individuals and communities is making certain that any individual who wants to receive a quality education can do so.
I am very focused on that. I believe Washington ought to proudly stand up and say we do not believe in, we do not accept, and we will not tolerate discrimination.
I am willing to take risks, and willing to tolerate failure as long as we admit it, can learn from it and keep moving forward.
I am pleased that it looks like there may be a way for our state to assist a number of evacuees,
I don't mean to suggest we're close to a deal, ... We have made considerable progress, but we have considerable distance to go.
The first time a penny is deducted from the states, we'll precipitate state lawsuits,
These are our levees. And the earthquake is our hurricane.